Antal Haans

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Total Citations

118

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Antal Haans is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on the psychological dimensions of anthropomorphism and telepresence. His work explores how people perceive and relate to social robots and teleoperation systems, bridging robotics, psychology, and human-computer interaction. Haans’ most-cited paper (2019, 109 citations) critically examines the measurement of anthropomorphism, proposing the Rasch model as a more rigorous method for assessing perceived human-likeness in robots—a contribution that challenges inconsistent definitions in the field. In his earlier work (2007), he investigates telepresence, emphasizing the often-overlooked phenomenon of self-identification with slave robots in anthropomorphic teleoperation systems. This research highlights the psychological depth of remote presence, extending beyond mere spatial immersion to include self-attribution. Haans’ contributions are notable for their methodological innovation and conceptual clarity, offering tools and frameworks that advance both theoretical understanding and practical design in social robotics. His work has influenced how researchers measure anthropomorphism and understand user experience, making him a key voice in shaping the future of human-robot interaction.